Chapter 5 - 7

  As the story continues, Raskolnikov’s digression toward insanity ensuing from the guilt of the murder he committed intensifies. Raskolnikov’s guilt seems to be growing so large that I predict that he, himself, will be the cause of his own demise. Every time somebody mentions the crime, Raskolnikov nearly indicates himself with his obvious nervousness and lack of composure over the matter. Specifically, on a visit to the crime with Zayotov, he gets so heated that he almost confesses to the crime. Then when he talks with the painters in old landlady’s apartment, he seems to be in an almost dazed state unaware of what he is saying and asking. This chapter continues to show Raskolnikov losing things that once provided  him with a small sense of sanity. Marmeladov’s death seemed to be a big blow for Raskolnikov, but then seems to provide him with a strange sense of satisfaction when he leaves the family money and a promise of future aid. This seemed to be an attempt to make himself feel some sense of redemption from the guilt of the murder. This obviously wears off toward the end of this part of the story as Raskolnikov collapses from intoxication. His demise continues to appear inevitable.